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Fantastic Fest Review: GHOST IN THE CELL Is Violently Gross And Hilariously Effective

Introduction Once you get a sense of what Joko Anwar's Ghost in the Cell is about, it's easy to get on board. It may start as a supernatural...

Fantastic Fest 2026: Horror Round Up Part Deux!

Let’s Talk About Death I had not planned on writing a second look at the horror films I watched at Fantastic Fest. Then I watched...

Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

LADY OF THE MANOR: A Review Of The New Ghostly Comedy

Cinema Scholars takes a look at the new comedy Lady of the Manor. The film is written and directed by Justin Long and Christian...

The Coastal Homes of Hollywood Legends

Throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, celebrities and movie moguls have gravitated towards beach front property; claiming land up the Los Angeles coast line....

APACHE JUNCTION Director Justin Lee On His Latest Western

Cinema Scholars presents an interview with Apache Junction director Justin Lee. The film, starring Stuart Townsend, Scout Taylor-Compton, Thomas Jane, and Trace Adkins, will...

Visual Effects Pioneer Phil Tippett Talks MAD GOD At Fantastic Fest 2021

Cinema Scholars is pleased to present an interview with Oscar and Emmy winning visual effects pioneer Phil Tippett, ahead of the U.S. premiere of...

Fantastic Fest 2021: LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Makes U.S. Premiere

Edgar Wright premiered his latest thriller Last Night In Soho at Fantastic Fest 2021. Cinema Scholar's Rebecca Elliott was in attendance and shares her...